Plug for Mike "History of Rome" Duncan's new podcast Revolutions. It focuses on revolutions in history, with each getting the 10-15 episode treatment. I am a huge fan of the History of Rome, and after the first two episodes this looks to be right in line with what we've come to expect. First on tap is the English…

Your post makes me hungry for tea with milk and a nice slice of toast.

That's a sign of damn good television.

Meesa would loves it!

I want to see an origin story of the Trade Federation. That would be so cool and fun.

I hope they do an origin story for Darth Vader. That guy was so badass!

I really hope he talks about atheism.

Frazzled!

Ah you rock! Since I'm new to the game, style of play is still alien to me.  I find myself gravitating to the Cosmos in the NASL as my local team to support. I think they had high hopes to join the MLS in a couple of years but were crowded out by the big, bad Yankee-led NYCFC.  I like the teams that start small and…

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I'm wary about NYCFC because 1) they'll be playing their first 3 seasons at Yankee Stadium. I can't think of a venue more ill suited for soccer. 2) I'm not a huge fan of the plans to build a stadium for them out in Flushing Meadows, since it'll displace a ton of extremely active and popular amateur and youth players…

Soccer Thread

I agree with you for the most part. But I do think there is a place for commentary and hijinks, which Tech TV did way better than G4 ever did. Now you can get all of those things on the internet, especially on popular Youtube channels. Niche programming like G4 or Tech TV already appeals to a demographic far more…

TV Outland is responsible for my username. Thanks Military Channel.

From the handful of highlights I saw, the Timbers Army and affiliated supporters groups are about on par with the Sounders groups. I think part of the reason is that Portland only has one other major sports team. The long standing rivalry helps too.

I caught myself saying "sport" instead of "sports" the other day. What I'm trying to say is that I am extremely impressionable.

So I guess I like soccer now?

I enjoy the series, but I prefer the movie.

SI or Brooklyn? If SI, you are probably the fifth person I've talked to on this site who lives/lived there.

Met him at a planning conference last year. Seems like a quality guy. Portland to the max.